INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

Common psychostimulant medications used for ADD/ADHD can cause which three side effects?

1. Nausea, dry mouth, hypertension

2. Headaches, sleepiness, loss of appetite

3. Insomnia, anxiety, weight loss

4. Mood swings, dizziness, tachycardia

The correct answer is: Nausea, dry mouth, hypertension

Common psychostimulant medications used for ADD/ADHD can cause side effects such as nausea, dry mouth, and hypertension. Nausea and dry mouth are common side effects associated with the stimulant medications used to treat these conditions. Stimulants can have a vasoconstrictive effect leading to an increase in blood pressure, hence hypertension can also be a potential side effect. Option B is incorrect because headaches, sleepiness, and loss of appetite are not commonly associated with psychostimulant medications used for ADD/ADHD. Option C is incorrect because although insomnia and anxiety can be side effects of psychostimulant medications, weight loss is a more common side effect than weight gain. Option D is incorrect because mood swings, dizziness, and tachycardia are not typically listed as common side effects of psychostimulant medications used for ADD/ADHD.